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Clinician Perspectives on the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Decision-Making Process

This qualitative study explores how clinicians determine candidacy for venovenous ECMO in severe respiratory failure. Interviews with 24 clinicians across 9 countries revealed that

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Mar 23, 2026

The Evolving Role of the ECMO Perfusionist

Redefining the Role of Perfusionists in ECMO: From Technical Operators to Clinical Stakeholders

This letter to the editor argues that perfusionists in ECMO programs should move beyond a narrowly defined technical role and be formally integrated as

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Feb 19, 2026